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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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OK ok... Ive decided to get some of those Xenon headlights... I keep seeing them at the local auto stor's, but I always say awwww, that cheap s%^T....Well now I've changed my mind, and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a cheap, but good set of blue, green, whatever!! headlights....Thanks in advance...
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Just pick up some Silver Stars for like $40.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Tymboo
OK ok... Ive decided to get some of those Xenon headlights... I keep seeing them at the local auto stor's, but I always say awwww, that cheap s%^T....Well now I've changed my mind, and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a cheap, but good set of blue, green, whatever!! headlights....Thanks in advance...
by Xenon, you're meaning HID headlights?

if you want green or blue output, those will be "cheap s%^T" as well. Get some 4100K HID phillips or at MOST, 6k and you'll be set.
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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It would appear that you are looking for those cheap blue blubs at Pepboys for $15-30...

DONT GET THEM! They can fry your wiring harness. If you're not going to get a REAL HID kit then it's not really worth damaging your wiring system.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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OOOO Noooo I already installed them!!!! I got them yesterday for 34.00.....I love them, they are much brighter....Now I read that they may fry my wires are you serious??? Damit..Now im going to be checking them every day.....How much does a real kit cost???
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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So, what happened? I just bought some colored Xenon bulbs from eBay!
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Well so far so good no problems yet!!!! I love these new headlights....The diffrence is night and day literaly with these...It makes me wonder how the hell did I see at night b4 I relaced these stocks..

P.S. I usually use toothpaste to lean the outside lenses...Does anyone have a better way out there?????
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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Pick up a bottle of Meguiar's PlastX at your local Advance Auto Parts, Autozone or Pep Boys for about $6. It'll bring your headlights in like-new condition with not too much effort
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Tymboo, Word of advice..double check the bulbs you bought to see what the wattage is. Anything over 55w is no good. Take them out..return them and either get a real hid kit which can run from 200-400 depending on brand and set up or get a set of blue bulbs that run at 55w. If they fry your wires its ganna cost you a lot to replace and it will happen eventually so might as well take care of the problem before it happens.
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Originally Posted by Trippinond
Tymboo, Word of advice..double check the bulbs you bought to see what the wattage is. Anything over 55w is no good. Take them out..return them and either get a real hid kit which can run from 200-400 depending on brand and set up or get a set of blue bulbs that run at 55w. If they fry your wires its ganna cost you a lot to replace and it will happen eventually so might as well take care of the problem before it happens.

Thanks Ill check the wattage right now!!!!
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